John Ward (Medal of Honor)
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John Ward (1847 or 1848 – March 24, 1911) was a Black Seminole who served as a United States Army Indian Scout and received America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Indian Wars of the western United States.
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John Ward | |
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Born | 1847 or 1848 Arkansas |
Died | March 24, 1911 Texas |
Place of burial | Seminole Indian Scout Cemetery Brackettville, Texas |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1870 - 1894 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Black Seminole Scouts, 24th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Indian Wars |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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